Former Florida Gator Jac Caglianone heads to Kansas City Royals' injury list
The injury came while Caglianone fielded a double in the right-center gap on Saturday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. He felt the tightness again while running to first on a double play ball and left the game. Hamstrings can be particularly problematic for some, but Caglianone doesn't have much of a lower-body injury history.
Caglianone is hoping the recovery time doesn't extend beyond the 10 days, and Royals manager Matt Quatararo described it as a "mild" injury.
Since being called up at the beginning of June, Caglianone is slashing .147/.205/.280 with five home runs over 150 at-bats as the everyday right fielder. He's struck out 34 times to just eight walks, signaling a bit of an adjustment period for the Gators' home run king.
Remember, a little over a year ago, Caglianone was still wearing the Orange and Blue. A meteoric rise through the minor leagues doesn't guarantee immediate success at the highest level. Getting time to heal and rest could be exactly what he needs.
He'll have to find a different defensive spot, though. Kansas City just added Randall Grichuk, who should take over the duties in right field. First base or designated hitter is better for Caglianone's long-term health, anyway.
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